First pregnant picture

I don't know what took me so long to take a picture of my growing belly, but here is my first and I am 25 weeks. I am kind of sick, so it isn't the best picture.

What next?

Tanner is getting better but has still been grumpy. Today he was throwing a tantrum on the floor and after a while I got down there with him to try and calm him down, and while he was mid scream I saw 2 teeth coming through. It's one thing after another for him.

Nate heard from AT Still (Mesa, AZ) today. They want to do a phone interview with him. He will go ahead and set it up even though he isn't necessarily wanting to go there. He's got nothing to lose. It would be hard if he did get in. It is tempting to just go because it really feels like it is time to move on, but at the same time we're not sure if the cost it worth it. Guess we'll just see how the interview goes. We'll keep you posted.

4 Things

This "tag" was emailed to me by 3 family members, so I decided to blog it instead of doing an email. I am supposed to send it to a bunch of people including the people who sent it to me, but I'm not going to. If you want to do it great! If you don't that is ok too. It is kind of fun.

Four things about me that you may or may not have known.

4 jobs I have had in my life
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. Teller/Janitor/Trouble maker
2. Photographer at Polynesian Cultural Center/Rec. center/Bath tub decorator (w/crayons)
3. Psychosocial Rehab Specialist/Umpire/Favorite Grandson
4. My favorite--Mom/Various call centers/Entertainer

4 Movies I could watch over and over
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. You've Got Mail/National Treasure/Zorro
2. National Treasure/Hitch/Elf
3. Mulan/Ice Age/101 Dalmatians
4. That is about it, I usually hate watching movies again/Best 2 Years/That's all I've sat through

4 places I have lived
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. Oregon/Texas/Heaven
2. Hawaii/Arizona/In my mom's womb
3. Brazil/Iowa/Idaho
4. Idaho/California/Apartment

4 TV shows I watch regularly
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. American Idol/No time to watch regularly but.../The Wiggles
2. House/History Channel/Mickey Playhouse
3. What Not to Wear/House/American Idol
4. TV guide channel to see if there is anything else worth watching, usually there isn't.

4 Places I have been
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. The Amazon/Florida Keys/Oregon
2. The equator/Grand Canyon/Arizona
3. BYU-Hawaii/Yellowstone/Utah
4. Disney Land (but not until I was 21)/Disney World/Idaho

4 People I e-mail regularly
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. My mom is the only regular/Teachers/No one yet
2. The not so regulars but still frequent, Melissa/Co-workers
3. Alicia/Dad
4. Savannah/Bobbie & Pop

4 of my favorite foods
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. Craigo's pizza, alfredo sauce w/ Canadian bacon/Nate agrees/Pork & Beans
2. Cold Stone cake batter ice cream/Pumpkin roll/Ketchup & any condiment really
3. Albertson's French bread fresh @ 4 p.m./Chicken Enchiladas/Pizza
4. Most anything chocolate/Shredded BBQ beef sandwiches/French fries

4 Places I'd rather be right now
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. Somewhere warm!/My own home/The park
2. Oregon with family/On a cruise/The zoo
3. Somewhere, anywhere with Nate/In a job I like/A pet store
4. In a hot tub/On a water slide/With my buddies

4 Things I am looking forward to in 2008
Kelly/Nate/Tanner
1. Having a baby in June/Having time with family, finally/A baby brother
2. Warmer weather/Graduation/Playing at the splash park
3. Seeing my family/Dallin being born/My 2nd birthday party
4. Nate graduating/Visits with family/Getting spoiled by grandparents

Still miserable

Tanner has been getting worse the last couple days. Not eating or drinking, and when he does he throws it up because he coughs so much. I took him to the doctor today and he has an ear and throat infection, so he's on some antibiotics now. So hopefully he'll feel better soon. This video breaks my heart every time.

Cool Kid

We found these sunglasses at the dollar store. Tanner loves them. Wears them whenever we are in the car, even when it is dark.

Does Tanner look like Braden to any of you?

I was just looking at Tanner's "sick" pictures and can see some resemblance to his uncle Braden? Maybe in the mouth (his lips are extra big and pouty, like Braden's look) or eyes, not that Braden's eyes are droopy and sick looking, but can you see it? Maybe when Braden was younger? What do you say Steve?

Ok, so you can't see it at all in this picture of Braden, but I like to put pictures with each post.

Poor sick kid

Tanner is sick. Coughing and with a fever. You can see how miserable he feels. Not sure what it is. He got his flu shot 24 hours before he started feeling sick, so I am wondering if his body is fighting it, or what. We laid on the couch for 4 hours yesterday. He wouldn't let me leave him, and he is too heavy to carry everywhere. He sat through a full hour of Oprah!

Child Labor

No, not really. I was babysitting, and Tanner and Jamison found my broom and mop and played with them for about a half hour.

Silliness

Tanner found these stickers and put them on his own face, then just played like usual.

Grrr

Ok, so I don't know how to fix this problem. He is too smart! He can open it even after I have locked it. Wonder if they make kid proof dishwashers. I will definitely be looking for that feature when I buy my own.

What took me so long!?!

Lately Tanner has been really annoying me when he gets into stuff (the garbage) and crawls up onto things he shouldn't (the table). He does it over and over again! And I get madder and madder every time, so I've been putting things up. Looks tacky, but if it will save me some stress and Tanner scolding, who cares!

Also, I get him to "help" me with things, like unloading the dishwasher or putting toys away. He actually likes it! For now. It keeps him busy for a really long time too--taking things out and putting them in again-- and I can do other things without a crying kid attacking my legs. Why didn't I think of these things earlier?

So, to all you moms that are clueless and frustrated like me with a busy body baby, there are a few tips. Who knows if they are good parenting practices, but they work for me.

Girly boy

I love how he is holding his hand in this first one.

Idaho State University is a no go

Nate finally got a letter from ISU and he wasn't accepted. They blamed it on his one less than perfect grade in Chemistry. It's dumb because he has a 4.0 in his upper division classes--the ones that are actually applicable to physical therapy, but he got a lower-than-they'd-like grade in a prerequisite class--which he won't even use in PT or life ever again--and he is out of the running.

So kind of a bummer, but when we thought about it, we hate the snowy, bitter cold winters in Idaho, so it is probably a blessing that we won't have to be depressed for the next 3 years. We are just waiting on the Arizona schools: AT Still in Mesa and NAU in Flagstaff. One of our friends already got an invitation to an interview at NAU, so we hope Nate has one on the way. It is a tough school to get into though. Lots of people don't get into PT school on their first try. I guess we'd have lots of options if he doesn't. Maybe go back to Oregon for a year or who knows where? We'll just see where Heavenly Father wants us. It will come together; it's just a matter of time.

Floaties in the tub

I went to the kitchen for a second when Tanner was in the bath (I know, I am a bad mom), and all of the sudden I hear him screaming. It was a weird, terrified scream. So, I ran down the hall to find him backing away from a some poo that was floating in the tub. Apparently it was scary, wonder why? Sorry, no picture of this little episode, but here is a link to a funny video with a baby singing. You may or may not appreciate it. If you are from my family, the Tanner side, you will love it.
www.hahahumor.com/funny-songs/babyinatub.htm

David & Tanner

After Alicia and I go walking we let our boys play around. They found some exercise bikes. Tanner wishes he could reach the pedals. Poor David took a fall off of his bike a little after the picture was taken.

I love this last one. You can tell they have a good time together.

Husband tag

I wasn't really tagged, but I thought this would be a fun one, so I just chose to do it. I won't tag anyone, but if you want to do it, have fun!
What is his name? Nathan
How old is he? 25
How long have you been together? Married 2 1/2 years
How long did you date? On and off for a year and a half
Who eats more? Him, but not by much since I am pregnant.
Who said I love you first? Can't remember. That is sad.
Who's taller? He is, thank goodness! I am only 5'4.
Who can sing better? Me, but not much.
Who does the laundry? Me. He's way to busy for stuff like that.
Who pays the bills? I do.
Who is smarter? Depends. When it comes to some things him; other things, me.
Who sleeps on the right side? He does.
Who cooks dinner? I do. Maybe once a month he will--if I am lucky.
Who drives? He does. When I drive, it makes him nervous, and then it stresses me out.
Who is more stubborn? He is.
Who kissed who first? He kissed me, but I had to ask him to.
Who proposed? That is debatable.
Who has more friends? Me.
Who is more sensitive? Probably me. I have never seen him cry--ever.
Who has more siblings? I do.
Who wears the pants? Both of us.

Crazy boy

Tanner looks sweet enough, but he is trouble. The other day from down the hall I heard clanking silverware. I walked into the kitchen and he had the dishwasher door down and he was sitting on it playing with dirty silverware. He knows how to unlock it. He has pulled the oven door down a few times too. Scary! Here is his favorite place to sit. He hasn't fallen off yet. I am dreading the day that he does, and I am sure it will come. I try to keep him down, but he is a bit of a rebel. You can see his energy in this video. He's crazy I tell you! That is why I am nervous about having another boy.

Snow!

Tanner and Dad playing in the snow. See how deep it is. It is about as deep as Tanner is tall.



He really likes to kick it for some reason. If we let him walk outside he won't go without kicking the snow.

Well, the Spence name won't stop with us

We're having another BOY. I guess that is what I get for marrying a Spence. Good luck Mickie and Michaela. I was sort of hoping for a mellow girl, but a boy will be good for Tanner. He likes to wrestle and play rough.

Can you see the baby's profile in the middle? He looks kind of goofy to me. He's got a Nate nose and his chin is kind of far back. That's not a good combo. But I thought Tanner's chin looked too far back when he was born, and he's turned out to be a cutie.

Dallin is the name we like, but as usual we have no idea on the middle name. So we are open to suggestions. :)

President Hinckley died

Here is a brief report from a news channel in SLC. It is sad that he is gone. He has been my favorite prophet so far, but I look forward to President Monson.

SALT LAKE CITY - The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gordon Bitner Hinckley, died on Sunday at the age of 97 after spending more than a decade as the Mormon faith's leader.

"President Hinckley passed away at 7:00 p.m. tonight at his apartment in Temple Square," said LDS Church spokesman Bruce Olsen. "He has been a great leader... this is going to be a blow to everyone across the world."

According to church officials, Hinckley died from health complications due to his advanced age and was surrounded by his family when he passed away.

Born on June 23, 1910, Hinckley ascended to the church presidency on Mar. 12, 1995. For nearly 13 years, Hinckley served as the 15th prophet of the LDS faith as a successor to Howard W. Hunter.

MY hair cut

I said I would post pictures, but I haven't really done my hair the last couple days, so that is why no pictures. But I did it today, so here you go. A couple different angles. It is shorter than I wanted, but it seems like it always is. You'd think that the hair dresser would realize that when your hair is dry and fluffed up it is shorter. Oh well, it grows, and it isn't a bad cut.

Hair cut--finally

Before

After

He did awesome. He sat their still the whole time. I think maybe he was petrified of the buzzer. I think Tanner is so cute with long hair, so it was hard to see it go.

-20 degrees feels like -35

I think this morning was the coldest temperature I've ever experienced. I took Nate to class at 7:45 and it was -20! Brrrr! Weird thing is though, once it is below zero it kind of all feels the same. Here are a few pictures of the icicles around our apartment complex. And Tanner watching one of his new favorite shows "Dance Wars"

Trying to dance standing

Tanner hasn't really danced much standing up, so he's a little unstable. My favorite part is when he touches his nose when it says "nose". Smarty pants.

Time for a change in hair style

I think I will get my hair cut like this tomorrow. I always love Meg Ryan's hair. Won't take off too much length just give it some shape. If it turns out good, I will post some pictures.

Yuck!

In case you can't tell this is a jar of peanut butter. I know, I am a mean mom. :)

Tanner walking

I think he has just about mastered walking. He tries to walk everywhere now. The snow is all new terrain though.

1 down 3 to go

Nate heard from University of Utah and they aren't interested in him. I'll tell you why, they supposedly didn't get the application fee from him, which they did. Nate put it in the envelope and I double checked to make sure everything was in there before sealing it and sending it. He emailed the lady in charge just to see that they had everything right before the deadline, so he could send anything else if needed. She said we have everything, we'll let you know in a month. Well, we were watching our account and the check wasn't clearing, so he emailed they lady again to see what was going on, and she said he didn't send a check. Um, why didn't you say that the first time he contacted you! She didn't say what that meant, if he should send another or if he lost his chance. So we just waited and today he got the letter. Bummer deal since it was one of his top choices. I am sure it will be a blessing in the end. At least he didn't lose the $75 AND get rejected. He just got rejected. :( I've decided I don't like that University anyway.

Newest girlfriend

I babysat this little girl today and Tanner couldn't keep his hands off her. It was pretty sweet.

Cream cheese & Peanut butter

Any time we give Tanner something with cream cheese he just eats it off. He would eat it by the spoonfuls if we'd let him.

So, you know how Tanner is allergic to peanuts. Well, I was eating some peanut butter and holding him and talking to him and he started dry heaving; even the smell gets to him!

New Years in Utah

Tanner enjoyed playing with Jason and Uncle Matt. We had fun with the Wii. Nate wants one now. Maybe someday when they are less expensive. We had fun hanging out and playing games. We went bowling and got to use our new shoes. Thanks to Matt and Mickie and Will and Kristin for letting us stay with them.

Rexburg Temple Open House

No, I didn't take these pictures, obviously. They were in a brochure. I just took a picture of a picture. The temple was amazing. Lots of stairs. It is 4 floors including the basement. The first picture is the entry way. The wood in the temple was imported from Africa. It is flawless wood and they wanted to keep it that way so there were no nails used just glue. The second is the baptismal font. Third and endowment room. The murals are amazing! Leon Parson did them. The fourth is of a sealing room and the fifth the Celestial room. I can't wait to go through to do work. It is by appointment only for now.